If you're planning a move in the near future, you've already got a lot on your plate. The last thing you're probably thinking about is how you're going to get your houseplants from point A to point B without killing them. However, it's important to understand that houseplants don't survive moves easily unless you take the time to prepare adequately. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can follow to protect your plants for your upcoming move so they can thrive in your new place.
Wrap Branches and Blooms in Tissue Paper
Branches and blooms are especially prone to breakage and damage during a move, especially if your plants are going to be packed in the same car or truck as your boxes and furniture. This is where taking the time to carefully wrap delicate branches and blooms with tissue paper on the day of the move can really come in handy. For larger and thicker branches, newspaper can also do the trick.
Replant in Unbreakable Containers or Pots
Consider the specific pots that you have your plants in right now. Are they breakable? If so, then it's time to swap them out—at least temporarily. Consider transferring your houseplants into unbreakable plastic pots or containers the day before the move. This will better protect them during transport, and you can always transfer them back into your favorite pots or containers once they're unpacked.
Transport in a Temperature-Controlled Environment
Depending on the length of your move, you may also want to pack your houseplants in a temperature-controlled environment to protect them from exposure to extreme temperatures. Some moving companies will offer temperature-controlled moving trucks for this purpose, but if not, you can always pack your houseplants separately in your own temperature-controlled vehicle, assuming that space allows for this.
Make Plants a Priority When Unpacking
Last but not least, make sure you get your houseplants unpacked as soon as possible once you arrive at the new place. Upon getting them moved in, make sure they're placed in a location where they'll receive enough sun. Now is also a good time to transfer them back into their original pots, water them, and remove any tissue paper or newspaper from them. Keep a close eye on your houseplants and refrain from moving them for the next few days; this will give them the time they need to settle into the new space.
For help moving everything else, contact a representative from a service like Walsh Moving & Storage.
